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LA08 OSM

2008 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,190 mi
Last recorded41,190 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xkr48,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 OSM
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 41,190 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 41,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2025 39,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 37,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 36,128 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 36,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 33,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where lower arm meets hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where lower arm meets hub, and meets sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 33,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where lower arm meets hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where lower arm meets hub, and meets sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 32,099 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 31,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 31,160 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 30,780 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 28,807 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 26,911 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose to calliper (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 25,975 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,172 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 23,617 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,198 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 20,192 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,693 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 18,688 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight wear to inner faces of both rear brake discs

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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LA08 OSM is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA08 OSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA08 OSM registered?

LA08 OSM is a 2008 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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